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“We target the Israeli occupation, not civilians. We are defending ourselves with the simple military means that we have at our disposal. We are keen to develop and to get accurate, sophisticated weaponry in order to precisely target Israeli military installations.”

Quote by Khaled Mashal

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Khaled Mashal, born on May 28, 1956, is a Palestinian political leader. He became the spiritual leader of Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) in 1994 and has played a significant role in the political landscape of Palestine. more

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